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8-Day Wonders of Kenya & Tanzania - Luxury
This tour includes 8 days of an authentic expedition crossing Kenya and Tanzania - the iconic Maasai Mara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. This tour starts in Nairobi and ends in Arusha and can be tailor-made. Depending on the Great Migration location, we can concentrate the tour in Mara or The Serengeti.
Tour Summary
You'll go to Kenya
& Tanzania
& Tanzania
You'll visit Nairobi, Masai Mara NR, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater & Arusha
This tour starts in Nairobi & ends in Arusha - Getting there
Tour Features
Luxury tour
This luxury tour uses tented camps and tented bush camps.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Suitable for all ages
This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & pop-up roof minivan
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & pop-up roof minivan
This operator can help select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself help
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
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| 1-3 |
Amani Mara Camp
Luxury tented camp just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)
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Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included Day 2-3: All Meals Included |
| 4-6 |
Chaka Mobile Camp
Luxury tented bush camp (with rustic facilities) inside Serengeti NP (Tanzania)
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All Meals Included |
| 7 |
Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp
Luxury tented camp on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
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All Meals Included |
| 8 |
End of tour
(No accommodation)
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Breakfast & Lunch Included |
Arrival
(See Getting there for more details)- You'll be collected from the airport.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1 Maasai Mara National Reserve
An early morning drive to Maasai Mara National Reserve.
It holds on as one of the few places left on earth where wildlife still lives comparatively undisturbed, in the numbers that once roamed the plains and forests of Africa. As the northern tip of the vast Serengeti ecosystem, the Mara hosts the spectacular seasonal migration of many thousands of Wildebeest, Zebras and attendant predators. Arrive in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive.
Dinner and overnight at campsite or lodge.
| Main Destination: | Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya) |
Best Time to Visit
June to October and September to October 
High Season
June to October and December to March 
Best Weather
June to October (Sunny, but not too hot) Wildlife in Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
Elephant
Common
Giraffe
Common
Lion
Common
Cheetah
Common
Zebra
Abundant
Wildebeest
Abundant
Buffalo
Common
Hippo
Common
Hyena
Common
Leopard
Occasional
Black Rhino
Rare
Wild Dog
Very Rare
White Rhino
None
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| Accommodation: | Amani Mara Camp
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| Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 2-3 Maasai Mara National Park
After breakfast, we have a full day game drive with packed lunch provided. The reserve is well known for its black-manned lion as well as its abundant resident wildlife and its one of the few places where it's possible to see the big five during a morning's game drive. Many of the cheetahs are so tame they seek shelter from the hot sun under one's vehicle and several even climb onto the roof to get a better view of prospective prey.
For the bird enthusiast, almost 500 species have been recorded: among these 16 species of eagle, plus many hawks and falcons, 6 species of vultures, 8 species of storks, 4 of bustard (including the Kori bustard, the world's heaviest flying bird), and 9 species of sunbirds.
Dinner and overnight at campsite or lodge.
| Main Destination: | Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya) |
| Accommodation: | Amani Mara Camp
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| Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 4 From Maasai Mara to Serengeti
Morning game drive in Maasai Mara, we will initiate the day with an early morning game drive in Maasai Mara while driving out of the National Reserve. After border formalities, drive to the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. On the way, option to stop at the famous Olduvai Gorge, where Dr Louis and Mary Leakey made their discovery of the first man that walked the earth. After attending, a short lecture describing the archaeological digs and geology of the gorge, you’ll have time to visit the small museum.
It will be a long day of driving but the game drives in and out of the parks can be surprisingly incredible.
Dinner and overnight at campsite or lodge.
| Main Destination: | Serengeti National Park (Tanzania) |
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Best Time to Visit
June to February (Areas are best at different times)
High Season
July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)
Best Weather
June to October (Little to no rainfall) Wildlife in Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
Elephant
Common
Giraffe
Common
Lion
Common
Cheetah
Common
Zebra
Abundant
Wildebeest
Abundant
Buffalo
Common
Hippo
Common
Hyena
Common
Leopard
Occasional
Black Rhino
Very Rare
Wild Dog
Rare
White Rhino
None
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| Accommodation: | Chaka Mobile Camp
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| Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 5-6 Serengeti National Park
Two full days in the Serengeti with a flexible schedule and unlimited mileage.
As you crest the hillside, spread out before you, as far as the eyes can see, is the vast Serengeti. Serengeti means "endless plains" in Kiswahili and this 6,900 sq. mile (18,000 sq. km) park is inhabited by more than 2 million large animals including more than a million wildebeest, hundreds of thousands of plains zebras, and Thomson's gazelles. Large predators including lions, cheetahs, and hyenas are drawn to the area by this abundance of prey which migrates throughout the park. Many smaller animals like rock hyrax, bat-eared foxes, mongoose, honey badger, jackals, monkeys, baboons and African hares also inhabit the area along with nearly 500 species of birds. Afternoon game drive en-route to the campsite.
Dinner and overnight at a public campsite or private tented camp/lodge.
| Main Destination: | Serengeti National Park (Tanzania) |
| Accommodation: | Chaka Mobile Camp
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| Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 7 Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro
On this day we suggest a very early wake up in order to do an early morning game drive (when the animals are more active) and see one of the best sunrises you'll ever witness. After the game drive, we return to the camp for a rewarding brunch and then we'll proceed to Ngorongoro, the 8th wonder of the Natural World. The crater spreads for 102 sq. miles and has 2.000 ft high walls, making it virtually Noah's ark and inhabiting almost every species of wildlife that is indigenous to East Africa. It's one of the very rare locations in the whole continent where you can witness the black Rhino. The crater has a river, several swamps, a soda lake with a great concentration of flamingos, a forest and open plains. It's also famous for its elephants which, are the largest in the world and have huge tusks. Ngorongoro Crater is truly a Wonder of the Natural World.
You will reach Ngorongoro in time for a sundowner. Possibility to upgrade your accommodation level.
| Main Destination: | Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania) |
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Best Time to Visit
June to September (General wildlife viewing is best)
High Season
Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)
Best Weather
June to October (Rainfall is little to none) Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
Black Rhino
Common
Lion
Common
Cheetah
Common
Zebra
Abundant
Wildebeest
Abundant
Hyena
Abundant
Elephant
Common
Buffalo
Common
Hippo
Common
Giraffe
Occasional
Leopard
Occasional
Wild Dog
Very Rare
White Rhino
None
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| Accommodation: | Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp
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| Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 8 Ngorongoro Crater
We will start the day very early and descend into the crater floor for an incredible morning of wildlife in one of the most stunning places on Earth. After the game drive, there will be time for a picnic lunch near the beautiful hippo Lake. After lunch, we will have time for a short game drive and then ascend the crater and exit Ngorongoro Conservation Area towards Arusha. We expect to be back in Arusha around 5 pm although we are flexible in case there is a flight to catch or another situation.
| Main Destination: | Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania) |
| Accommodation: | No accommodation |
| Meals & Drinks: |
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End of tour
(See Getting there for more details)- You'll be collected from the airport.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Important to Know
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
- This tour is offered in US dollars (USD). The ZAR rates shown are converted for information purposes only. How do I pay in USD?
- This tour accepts children of all ages. Children
under 12 receive a discount and childrenunder 2 are free.
Rates Per Person
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Start dates |
Solo 1 room
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2 people 1 room
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3 people 1 room
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4 people 2 rooms
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5 people 2 rooms
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6 people 3 rooms
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7+ people
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Mar 1, 2020 - Mar 31, 2020
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$5947
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$3914
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$3717
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$3314
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$3238
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$3238
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Apr 1, 2020 - May 31, 2020
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$5735
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$3774
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$3323
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$3173
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$3098
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$3098
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Jun 1, 2020 - Oct 31, 2020
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$6805
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$4487
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$4036
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$3886
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$3811
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$3811
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Nov 1, 2020 - Dec 15, 2020
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$5947
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$3914
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$3717
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$3314
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$3238
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$3238
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Dec 16, 2020 - Dec 31, 2020
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$6805
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$4487
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$4036
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$3886
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$3811
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$3811
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N/A* = Not Available. This is Unavailable For Single Travelers.
Included
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Included
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
This tour starts in Nairobi, Kenya and ends in Arusha, Tanzania
This operator can help select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself help
Fly to Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO - Check price) in Nairobi
Fly back from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - Check price) near Arusha. Or fly from Arusha Airport (ARK - Check price) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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